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ANI: 122 people subject to a three-year ban for conflict of interest or incompatibility

14:09, 03 Aug. 2026
The National Integrity Agency (ANI) announced that it is currently monitoring 122 individuals subject to a three-year ban on holding certain positions, a sanction imposed on those definitively found to be in a conflict of interest or incompatibility.

Senator indicted for driving with a suspended license. The case has reached the High Court

14:07, 03 Aug. 2026
A senator has been indicted by prosecutors from the Prosecutor’s Office attached to the High Court of Cassation and Justice, on charges of driving a vehicle while his driver’s license was suspended.

Grindeanu asks Bolojan to negotiate a delay in the closure of coal-fired power plants

14:04, 03 Aug. 2026
On Monday, PSD President Sorin Grindeanu asked Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan to travel urgently to Brussels to negotiate a delay of the August 31 deadline for the closure of coal-fired power plants.

Tragedy at Dinamo: Medical staff member dies following secondary team’s road accident

14:32, 31 Iul. 2026
A tragedy has struck Dinamo Bucharest's secondary team training camp. Constantin Covaciu, a member of the club's medical staff, died after the team's minibus left the road and crashed into a tree.

Victor Negrescu calls for EU support for sheep and goat farmers affected by restrictions

14:21, 31 Iul. 2026
PSD MEP Victor Negrescu announced that the delegation of Romanian Social Democrats in the European Parliament is preparing new initiatives to support sheep and goat farmers affected by the restrictions imposed in the context of the outbreak of peste des petits ruminants (PPR).

Sighiartău: Suspension of Government decisions affects patients, farmers and people with disabilities

14:13, 31 Iul. 2026
Robert Sighiartău has accused the Social Democratic Party (PSD) of being behind the Bucharest Court of Appeal's decision to suspend six resolutions adopted by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's government, arguing that the rulings affect vulnerable people, patients awaiting transplants, farmers and researchers.

Florin Cîțu: Hasty pay reform will raise public sector salaries

15:59, 30 Iul. 2026
Former Prime Minister Florin Cîțu has criticized the draft of the new pay law, stating that reform cannot be effectively implemented “in a month, on the fly.”

Romania delivers first COBRA II armored vehicles

15:57, 30 Iul. 2026
The Ministry of National Defense (MApN) has received the first COBRA II armored vehicles manufactured in Romania. This delivery marks a significant milestone for both the Romanian Army’s procurement program and the advancement of the national defense industry.

Bolojan: We are facing both an electricity crisis and a fuel crisis

15:51, 30 Iul. 2026
Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan and Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan, who is currently visiting Bucharest, discussed the ongoing electricity and fuel crises, as well as potential joint projects on Thursday.

Parliament voted on the bill to declare a fuel crisis

15:09, 29 Iul. 2026
Former Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan announced on Wednesday that Parliament had voted on the bill introduced by the PSD to declare a state of crisis in the fuel market. According to him, the measures adopted will lower the price of diesel and limit excessive price increases.

BNS has reported procurements under the SAFE program to the European Commission

15:05, 29 Iul. 2026
The National Trade Union Bloc (BNS) announced Wednesday that it has filed complaints with the European Commission, OLAF, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, the European Court of Auditors, and the European Ombudsman over Romania’s SAFE-funded procurement procedures.

Bomb alert in the Port of Constanța. Threat issued using AI

14:58, 29 Iul. 2026
A bomb threat was reported on Wednesday at the Port of Constanța after the Romanian Naval Authority received audio messages in Romanian announcing the presence of several explosive devices in the area of the Passenger Terminal.

Romanian firefighters’ mission in France extended by two weeks

14:22, 28 Iul. 2026
Romania will continue to support French authorities in their fight against wildfires. The National Committee for Emergency Situations has approved a two-week extension of the Romanian firefighters’ mission in France, at the request of the authorities in Paris.

SANITAS begins general strike in the public health system

14:20, 28 Iul. 2026
On Tuesday, the SANITAS Federation launched an indefinite general strike in the public health and social assistance system.

“Ilie, stop breaking the law! ” Grindeanu filed a complaint with the Court of Appeals

14:18, 28 Iul. 2026
Sorin Grindeanu told the interim prime minister, “Ilie, stop breaking the law.” The PSD leader announced that the party had filed 12 preliminary complaints regarding 12 government decisions.

PSD amendment allowing new hires in hospitals adopted by the health committee

13:52, 27 Iul. 2026
Former Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete argues that the Romanian healthcare system faces a paradox: while hospitals report a major staff shortage, approximately 2,000 doctors who completed their residency last year have been unable to find employment.

Grindeanu outlines PSD’s priorities for Parliament’s extraordinary session

13:50, 27 Iul. 2026
PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu said on Monday, ahead of Parliament’s extraordinary session, that the Social Democrats will support only the bills they believe serve Romania’s interests and will not endorse what he described as “Bolojan’s mistakes.”

“There will be an unprecedented exodus of doctors”: Rogobete on the healthcare crisis

13:47, 27 Iul. 2026
Against the backdrop of the healthcare crisis, former Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete stated that “there will be an unprecedented exodus of doctors,” caused by the current version of the salary law.

Grindeanu sends a harsh message to Bolojan regarding the pay law

16:09, 24 Iul. 2026
PSD President Sorin Grindeanu sent a strong message Friday to interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, stating that the PSD will not support the draft salary law if it retains the current provisions regarding the capping of bonuses and the reduction of salaries for healthcare and education workers.

MaPN, following Friday’s drone incident: Romania’s security situation remains critical

16:06, 24 Iul. 2026
The Chief of the Defense Staff, General Gheorghiță Vlad, and General Gheorghe Maxim stated on Friday that the incident in which a drone was shot down over Romanian territory does not alter the assessment of the security risks facing the country.

A drone was shot down over Romania. Announcement by Nicușor Dan

16:04, 24 Iul. 2026
President Nicușor Dan announced Friday that a drone was shot down over Romania around 11:00 a.m. This is the first time since the start of the war in Ukraine that a drone has been shot down over Romanian territory.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recalls three romanian consuls general

16:42, 23 Iul. 2026
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Thursday the recall of Romania’s consuls general in São Paulo, Nantes, and Frankfurt am Main. The three diplomats are accused of failing to fulfill their duty to open new Romanian consulates general.

The PSD has submitted an amendment to exempt healthcare positions from the hiring freeze

16:39, 23 Iul. 2026
PSD lawmaker and former Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete announced Thursday that PSD lawmakers have submitted an amendment calling for healthcare positions to be exempted from the hiring freeze. “Healthcare is not an expense that can be cut blindly,” Rogobete said.

Education union members refuse to participate in discussions on the new pay law

16:37, 23 Iul. 2026
Education union federations announced Thursday in a joint press release that they will not participate in the discussions scheduled for Thursday at the Ministry of Labor regarding the new pay law.

The Ministry of Health implements measures to protect the population in affected areas

16:10, 22 Iul. 2026
The Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday that it has taken a series of preventive measures in response to the floods that have affected several counties across the country. These measures include epidemiological monitoring, testing the quality of drinking water, and increasing medical resources.

Grindeanu calls for the declassification of the Cotroceni talks on forming the Government

16:08, 22 Iul. 2026
PSD President Sorin Grindeanu stated Wednesday that he will officially request the declassification of the discussions held by party leaders with President Nicușor Dan regarding the formation of the government.

Nicușor Dan welcomes the president of India to Cotroceni Palace

16:06, 22 Iul. 2026
President Nicușor Dan will welcome the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, who is on a state visit to Romania, to Cotroceni Palace.

Parliament returns from recess. Grindeanu calls for an extraordinary session on July 27

15:34, 21 Iul. 2026
PSD President Sorin Grindeanu is calling for an extraordinary session of Parliament to begin on July 27.

Ilie Bolojan announces completion of offshore platform installation for Neptun Deep

15:33, 21 Iul. 2026
Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that Romgaz and OMV Petrom have completed the installation of the production platform for natural gas extraction in the Black Sea, Romania’s largest natural gas project.

Nicușor Dan: The LPG Gas Lisbon was struck outside Romania’s territorial waters

15:31, 21 Iul. 2026
President Nicușor Dan announced that the LPG Gas Lisbon was struck off the coast of the Black Sea, and the entire crew was safely evacuated by Romanian authorities.

The Rabla Program gains momentum. 11,000 applications submitted in one hour

15:56, 20 Iul. 2026
Romanians’ interest in the 2026 Rabla Auto Program remains high. In the first hour after the registration period opened, 11,000 applications were submitted.

Grindeanu: PSD proposes a “crisis committee” in Parliament to break the deadlock

15:54, 20 Iul. 2026
PSD President Sorin Grindeanu argues that Romania is going through a period of unprecedented institutional deadlock and proposes the establishment of a “crisis committee” within Parliament to quickly draft the legislative changes needed to resolve urgent issues.

Protests at hundreds of hospitals in Romania

15:52, 20 Iul. 2026
Medical staff at hundreds of hospitals went on a warning strike on Monday, dissatisfied with the new pay law, and are warning that they will launch a general strike on July 28 if their demands are not met.

Controls at MApN: Irregularities in Army container contracts

13:13, 17 Iul. 2026
Defense Minister Radu Miruţă announced on Friday that, following controls carried out at MApN, irregularities were discovered in contracts concluded with two companies from Slatina. According to him, non-compliant products were accepted and penalties for delays were not applied on time.

No traffic restrictions on the Olt Valley in August: protection barriers have shown their efficiency

13:12, 17 Iul. 2026
The retention barriers installed on DN 7 - Olt Valley have already demonstrated their efficiency, although some were installed less than two months ago.

Defense Minister: Two blocks of flats in Pitesti were built illegally near an ammunition depot

13:11, 17 Iul. 2026
Defense Minister Radu Miruţă announced on Friday that the Ministry of National Defense (MApN) has notified the National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) in what he considers to be an illegal approval of two blocks of flats built near an ammunition depot in Pitesti.

Millions of lei from the PNRR to reduce nosocomial infections and digitize hospitals

13:10, 17 Iul. 2026
The Ministry of Health paid, between July 13 and 17, over 29 million lei for projects aimed at digitizing hospitals, reducing nosocomial infections and developing family medicine offices and integrated community centers.

SANITAS enters general strike on July 28. 480 medical units participate in protests

13:07, 16 Iul. 2026
The SANITAS Federation announced the start of a strike against the Government's economic and social policies. 480 medical units from across the country will participate in the protest. The protest calendar includes a warning strike on July 20, followed by a general strike starting July 28.

Sibiu – Piteşti Motorway, Metrorex, PNRR and Europa League Final, on the agenda of the Government

13:06, 16 Iul. 2026
Expropriations for the Sibiu - Piteşti Motorway, new measures regarding the 5th metro line, the revision of the PNRR, but also the declaration of public interest of Romania's candidacy for organizing the UEFA Europa League final are among the main projects on the agenda of the Government meeting.

Bucharest. A modern two-lane road will connect Timisoara Boulevard to the A0 Highway

13:04, 16 Iul. 2026
A modern road will be built in Bucharest and will connect Timisoara Boulevard to the A0 Highway. It will have two lanes, a lane dedicated to public transport and bicycle lanes. The feasibility study of the project is to be approved on Thursday by the Ministry of Transport.